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This Festival brings together an amazing array of vegetarian natural food providers, top national speakers and chefs, and educational exhibitors in a fun and welcoming environment. It is a chance to talk directly to food producers, learn the newest items in the marketplace, taste free food samples, shop at show special discounts, or simply learn [...]

Specialty organic raw juices and smoothies made just for you. Choose from a variety of organic options to receive the best nutrients and taste to satisfy your body and taste buds. (Editor’s note: Pittsburghers can find organic juice here now – vegan food will be coming in a few months. Call to double check if you’re planning to eat some yummy plant-based food to go along with your juice).

The Veggie Garden in Richardson is located in a strip mall. They offer Asian influenced Vegan dishes. For lunch, they offer a buffet that includes Soup and a Salad bar. The staff is friendly and the kitchen is responsive to special requests. They also offer dining from a menu as well as the buffet.

Fantastic tea selection! I tried the Buddha’s Eyebrow and the Lu An Melon Seed teas while I was here! I also had to come 2 days in a row – their vegan Good Bar is fantastic as well, and the Henry’s Garden wrap (sans cheddar) and the Emily’s Favorite sandwich (smoked tofu, cucumber, red onion, [...]

Summer is a time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life… to slow down, to savor the sweetness of a cherry, the zing of fresh mint on my tongue. Yum! What a joy it can be to eat fresh and simple foods. It is these simple pleasures that make it so easy for me to follow a vegan diet!

A clever and very funny man, Chef Brian Patton – AKA The Sexy Vegan – has become a YouTube sensation with his webisode cooking videos full of sassy talk and tasty food. His videos have wide appeal, charming vegans and non-vegans alike. Cooking with Brian is fast, fun… and funny!

Thanks to Emily C. for sharing this vegan-friendly restaurant with the Yummy Plants community! Emily says, “Fantastic local & vegan options! The atmosphere is very rustic: drinks served in ball jars, mix-matched metal and wooden chairs, wooden tabletops, and glass bottle light fixtures. The drink selection is fantastic, serving an extensive list of teas, unique coffee concoctions, smoothies, and local beers, wine, and mead! And the best part of the drink menu is that any item with dairy milk in the ingredients can be substituted for rice, soy, or almond milk at NO EXTRA CHARGE! Score! The food is fantastic! Lots of vegan and gluten free daily soup options, special salads, and extra yummy baked goods…”

Thanks to Emily C. for sharing! Emily says, “Excellent juices & smoothies! They also offer plenty of yummy vegan breakfast and lunch options! Definitely an eclectic space that is suitable for candlelit dining or conducive to studying, or just meeting up with friends and grabbing a light lunch or great juice! The storefront is quite small, so it’s easy to miss…but you DON’T want to miss this little treasure of a place!”

Thanks to Joel Turner for sharing this great vegan restaurant with the community! Joel says, “Rancho’s is a great place to have both vegetarian and vegan Mexican food. They have the whole range of options and have really perfected the vegan carne asada. They also sell some great raw treats.”

Harvard University’s School of Public Health has created its own “Healthy Eating Plate.” The Harvard plate supports more plant-based calcium foods such as dark leafy greens (especially kale) and beans instead of relying primarily on dairy products. The Harvard plate also promotes the consumption of whole grains, plant-based fats, and vegetables. We’re glad to see support from Harvard for plant-based sources of calcium!

Not only can you take a nice break on your drive down Highway number 1, but you can also enjoy some hearty vegan soup and coffee with soy milk! Swanton’s Farm, which was at one time the largest organic strawberry supplier in the state of CA, has a small shop in Santa Cruz where they turn [...]

New Taste of the Upper West Side in New York City presents Vegetables at Dovetail. And this new taste isn’t just vegetarian, there’s a vegan option as well! This new and elegant addition to the 5th annual festival is an inspired five-course veggie tasting dinner prepared by an all-star group of chefs. Note: You’ll need to specify the vegan vs. vegetarian option at registration.

If you want to master the peas and (quinoa) qs of vegan cuisine, try The Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health of New York City! The Institute offers culinary training for chefs and cooking classes for the general public. Classes are taught by accomplished vegan chefs and cooks like Jennifer Abadi, Robin Asbell, Korrie Chichester, and Fran Costigan.

So many things to love about Americano Restaurant! First, it’s right on the Bay (across from Ferry Building). Second, it has a hip happy hour outside with a fabulous view of the Bay. Third, they have farm fresh vegan options on the menu. And last, but definitely first in my book, the staff was super [...]

Come to the Suburban Collection Showplace on Sunday, April 29th from 11am – 5pm for the annual VegFest hosted by VegMichigan! Taste plant-based foods, watch cooking demos, and hear lectures from prominent figures in the plant-based community. Hope you can make it!

Meet Deborah Brown Pivain, the generous, energetic entrepreneur who created and organized Paris Vegan Day for the past three years and who opened the Gentle Gourmet Café, a vegan restaurant, café, and food boutique in Paris on May 6. (We can’t wait to try the vegan croque-monsieur!)